Del Mar Stable News

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Stable Notes August 25, 2024


It took everything Raging Torrent had to defeat The Chosen Vron who actually put a head in front momentarily at the top of the lane. But Raging Torrent would have none of that, bulling his way on the rail and poking his head back in front by the sixteenth pole, then holding on in a driving finish.

Raging Torrent Upsetter in Pat O'Brien at Del Mar


In a notable upset, the 3-year-old colt Raging Torrent flashed speed from the start, then hung tough late to best odds-on favorite The Chosen Vron Saturday at Del Mar in the $251,500 Pat O’Brien Stakes.

Stable Notes August 24, 2024


A busy morning on the track training for G1 FanDuel Racing Pacific Classic nominees. Eight potential participants took to the main track and put in final works for the big race coming up next Saturday, August 31.

Brazenly Makes Sweeping Move to Take Friday Del Mar Feature


Brazenly made a sweeping move starting at the three-eighths pole under Erick Garcia and went on by four rivals to capture the $76,000 allowance feature Friday at Del Mar.

Sweet Azteca Odds-On Sunday in Rancho Bernardo at Del Mar


Homebred filly Sweet Azteca has six rivals to outrun Sunday in the 53rd edition of the Rancho Bernardo Handicap for fillies and mares.

Stable Notes August 23, 2024


Nominations for the 34th running of the G1 FanDuel Racing Pacific Classic closed at midnight and 12 horses have been nominated to the $1 million race with two big surprises now in the mix.

Divin Propos Best Thursday in Marathon Feature at Del Mar


Favored Divin Propos found his best stride late and came away a one-length winner of the allowance feature at Del Mar Thursday.

Stable Notes August 22, 2024


Trainer Bob Baffert announced his decision to run Arabian Knight in the G2 Pat O’Brien. Before the ink could dry, Hill ‘n’ Dale Farm dropped a press release saying the 2023 FanDuel Racing Pacific Classic winner has been retired to stud.

The Chosen Vron Streaks On in Saturday's O'Brien at Del Mar

And while he’s the 3/5 morning line favorite to add yet another feather to his cap in the extended sprint, it won’t be easy.

Moment's Pleasure Fires Late to Take Sunday's Solana Beach

Moment’s Pleasure poured it on late and cleared the field to come away the winner of Sunday’s $152,500 Solana Beach Stakes at Del Mar.